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{{Lock model | {{Lock model | ||
|name=EVVA MCS | |name=EVVA MCS | ||
|Img= | |Img=File:Mcs_cylinder.jpg | ||
|maker=[[EVVA]] | |maker=[[EVVA]] | ||
|lock_type=[[Cylinder]] | |lock_type=[[Cylinder]] | ||
|lock_design=[[Magnetic lock|Magnetic]] | |lock_design=[[Magnetic lock|Magnetic]] | ||
|years_produced= | |years_produced=1975-Present | ||
|patent= | |patent=[http://www.google.com/patents?id=D6IyAAAAEBAJ US 4,084,416] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''MCS''' is a [[magnetic lock]] made by [[EVVA]]. | The '''MCS''' (or '''Magnetic Code System''') is a [[magnetic lock]] made by [[EVVA]]. It is one of the few magnetic locks to gain widespread acceptance and is also considered one of the best mechanical locks in the world. The MCS has been sold under a variety of names, including '''IKON System M''' (DE) and '''Mottura MC''' (IT)<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>. | ||
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== Principles of operation == | == Principles of operation == | ||
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<div align="center"><gallery> | |||
File:Mcs key.jpg | |||
File:Mcs key plug.jpg | |||
File:Mcs magnet rotors.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sidebar correct.jpg | |||
</gallery></div> | |||
== Diassembly instructions == | == Diassembly instructions == | ||
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== Vulnerabilities == | == Vulnerabilities == | ||
The MCS is considered one of the best mechanical locks in the world. There are currently no known non-destructive attacks or tools against the lock outside of decoding/replicating a working key. It may be vulnerable to one or more of the following: | |||
* [[Lockpicking]] | |||
* [[Decoding]] | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<div align="center"><gallery> | |||
File:Mcs cylinder boring.jpg | |||
File:Mcs plate hooks.jpg | |||
File:Mcs plates.jpg | |||
File:Mcs profiles.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sidebar closed.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sidebar open.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sidebar wrong.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sidebars.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sliders.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sliders full.jpg | |||
File:Mcs sliders partial.jpg | |||
File:Mcs keyball full.jpg | |||
</gallery></div> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 21 November 2011
EVVA MCS
| EVVA MCS | |
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| Name | EVVA MCS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EVVA |
| Lock Type | Cylinder |
| Lock Design | Magnetic |
| Year(s) Produced | 1975-Present |
| Patent | US 4,084,416 |
The MCS (or Magnetic Code System) is a magnetic lock made by EVVA. It is one of the few magnetic locks to gain widespread acceptance and is also considered one of the best mechanical locks in the world. The MCS has been sold under a variety of names, including IKON System M (DE) and Mottura MC (IT)[1].
Principles of operation
Add to me!
Diassembly instructions
Add to me!
Vulnerabilities
The MCS is considered one of the best mechanical locks in the world. There are currently no known non-destructive attacks or tools against the lock outside of decoding/replicating a working key. It may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:
Gallery
References
- ↑ PULFORD, Graham (2007). High Security Mechanical Locks: An Encyclopedic Reference. ISBN 0750684372.
See also
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